It is likely that the blade of the original sword was made in Germany a century earlier and re-hilted as basket designs were refined. The Basket-Hilt Backsword (SH2003,SH2003N - antiqued) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved "horned beastie" plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length. Again the original blade is German in origin but the blade and hilt are contemporary. The SH2003 and SH2003N have wire-wrapped ray skin handles and cloth-covered leather basket liners. KEY FEATURES: Authentic replica of a museum piece Fully functional Scabbard included
MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 32 1/2" Handle length: 6 1/2" Overall length: 39" Weight: 2lb 9oz Thickness: .210